I’m talking in particular of Patrick and the Democrat leaders strongarm tactics. Nothing will excuse this. They knew how many votes they needed and they did what they needed to to make sure it stayed off the ballot.
By saying Republicans voted to keep it off the ballot too doesn’t excuse the repulsive behavior by the Democrat hierarchy.
This is from the Boston Herald:
“Among lawmakers who switched from previous support of the ban were state Reps. James Vallee (D-Franklin), Brian Wallace (D-South Boston), Richard Ross (R-Wrentham), Robert Nyman (D-Hanover) and Paul Loscocco (R-Holliston), among others. Senators who switched included Gale Candaras (D-Wilbraham)and state Sen. Michael Morrissey (D-Quincy).”
My Republican representative switched.